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Gash Gardens

Gardens

This four acre garden provides a decorative home for many interesting and unusual plants. It incorporates a large rock garden with rare alpines, a heath garden, splendidly colourful herbaceous...More

Castletown Laois - Ireland East

Emo Court House & Gardens

Children and Family Attractions

Emo Court was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for the Earls of Portarlington and is a magnificent example of the neo - classical style. During the middle of this century it was owned by...More

Emo Laois - Ireland East

Monicknew Woods

Children and Family Attractions

The valley is typical of the deeply incised glens of Slieve Bloom. The monicknew bridge, known locally as the glen bridge, dominates the valley.It was constructed in 1840 in the style of a Roman Arch....More

Mountrath Laois - Ireland East

Castle Durrow

Gardens

This stunning County House looks over its beautiful terraced gardens to the South of the River Erkina to the North. Built in 1716, Castle Durrrow now boasts large and bright reception areas, Dining...More

Durrow Laois - Ireland East

Mountmellick Museum

Museums

The main focus of the museum is to conserve and display the original pieces of Mountmellick's rich Quaker industrail past. The original embroidery designs were creaed in 1825 and were inspired by the...More

Mountmellick Laois - Ireland East

Cullahill County Laois

Churches And Settlements

The village of Cullahill has an impressive early fifteenth-century tower house, the principal stronghold of MacGillapatricks of Upper Ossory. The 'castle' has an interesting Sheil-na-Gig, and a simple...More

Durrow Laois - Ireland East

Roll n Bowl

Adventure

Roll 'n Bowl, Portlaoise Entertainment Centre has more activities than any of our competitors! Choose from Ten Pin Bowling, Laser Quest (New to Ireland), Soft Play centre, Teddy Bear making and Roller...More

Portlaoise Laois - Ireland East

Stradbally Hall And Demesne And Narrow Gauge Railway

Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles

Stradbally Hall is an 18th century country house in a rural setting, The Irish Steam Preservation Society holds its Steam Rally here during the August Bank Holiday, the Railway runs on bank holidays,...More

Stradbally Laois - Ireland East

Kilvahan Horse Drawn Caravans & Adventure Farm

Equestrian

Take part in the Kilvahan Horse Drawn Caravan experience based at Tullibards Stud, Coolrain, County Laois and you will see why this is an award-winning holiday with a difference. Take a break from the...More

Portlaoise Laois - Ireland East

Aghaboe Abbey

Churches And Settlements

Aghaboe Abbey was founded by St Canice in 576. About two hundred years later it was plundered by Norsemen and a further church was built. Over the centuries many attacks and fires resulted in having...More

Portlaoise Laois - Ireland East

Portlaoise Pet Farm

Visitor Farms

Portlaoise Pet Farm has 50 different species of animals and birds, Large indoor animal area and reptile house, Crazy Castle Indoor play area outdoor playground with Large sandpit, Coffee Shop, Indoor...More

Portlaoise Laois - Ireland East

Abbeyleix Heritage House

Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles

Housed in the historic north boys school, the museum at Heritage House will transport you back in time allowing you to journey with the pre-Christian warring tribes of Laois, witnessing their...More

Abbeyleix Laois - Ireland East

Laois Craft Centre

Shopping

Our 3,000 sq. ft. Showroom, Craft Centre and workshop is located at the entrance to the beautiful Heritage Site of Emo Park Wood. This idyllic location surrounded by trees, shrubs and wildlife is only...More

Emo Laois - Ireland East

Heywood Gardens

Children and Family Attractions

Completed in 1912, the property consists of gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features. The formal gardens form the centrepiece of the property and were designed by the famous architect, Sir...More

Ballinakill Laois - Ireland East

Rock Of Dunamase

Churches And Settlements

The remains of a Celtic fortification holding a strong position overlooking the valley of the O'Moores. It was an important fortress before the Normans, it was granted to Strongbow in 1170 by Diarmait...More

Portlaoise Laois - Ireland East

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